The moderating effect of social participation on the relationship between health status and depressive symptoms in older adults
Yvonne Su Yong Ow,
Chia-Shine Wei,
Yang-Tzu Li
Abstract:Background
Depression is a common mental health problem among older adults and a leading cause of disability worldwide. Health status and social participation has been found significantly associated with depression in older adults. However, the role of social participation in the relationship between health status and depression remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the relationship between health status and depressive symptoms in older adults and the moderating effect of social participation in the… Show more
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